Examine global surface currents
http://web.archive.org/web/20061029093739/http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2401/es2401page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization

Exploring Earth, TERC

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This visualization examines the relationship between global wind direction and the direction and temperature (warm vs cold) of the ocean surface currents. Placing a cursor over the map superimposes surface wind patterns so the correlation between ocean currents and surface winds can be emphasized.

This resource is referenced here:

• Cutting Edge:Courses:Oceanography:Ocean System:Visualizations: Ocean Surface Currents
• Cutting Edge:Courses:Oceanography:Visualizations: Ocean Surface Currents
• Cutting Edge:Topics:Climate Change:Visualizations: Ocean-Atmosphere Circulation
• EarthLabs:Climate and the Biosphere: 3B: Regional Climate Drivers

Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography, Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate
Grade Level: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate ChangeKeyword: surface currents